Thiago Moises vs Trey Ogden – Fight Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2

Statistical Comparison

Striking Metrics

  • Moises: 2.39 SLpM / 40% accuracy / 4.14 absorbed / 54% defense
  • Ogden: 3.07 SLpM / 48% accuracy / 3.46 absorbed / 57% defense
  • Edge: Ogden has better striking efficiency and defense

Grappling Metrics

  • Moises: 1.47 TD/15min / 35% accuracy / 55% defense / 1.3 sub attempts
  • Ogden: 2.04 TD/15min / 30% accuracy / 100% defense / 0.8 sub attempts
  • Edge: Mixed – Ogden has better TD defense, but Moises more submission-focused

Physical Attributes

  • Height: Ogden +2 inches
  • Reach: Ogden +2 inches
  • Age: Moises -6 years
  • Edge: Ogden has size advantages, Moises in athletic prime

Recent Form Analysis

Moises (Last 3)

  • Loss vs Klein (Decision)
  • Win vs Ramirez (KO R3)
  • Loss vs Saint Denis (TKO R2)
    Pattern: Inconsistent results, mixing striking and grappling approaches

Ogden (Last 3)

  • Win vs Radzhabov (Decision)
  • Win vs Holobaugh (Decision)
  • NC vs Motta (Originally loss, overturned)
    Pattern: Showing improvement, effective wrestling-based approach

Style Matchup Evaluation

Striking Phase

  • Both fighters comfortable on feet
  • Ogden has reach advantage and better defensive stats
  • Moises more vulnerable to strikes but carries power
  • Edge slightly to Ogden due to reach and defense

Grappling Phase

  • Moises has higher-level submission threat
  • Ogden’s perfect TD defense will be tested
  • Clinch work likely critical
  • Edge to Moises if fight hits ground

Key Factors

  1. Ogden’s takedown defense vs Moises’ submission game
  2. Distance management with reach differential
  3. Cardio and pace – both have gone distance recently
  4. Experience level disparity – Moises has faced higher level competition

Prediction

Moises by Submission, Round 2

Rationale:

Despite Ogden’s perfect TD defense, Moises has shown ability to find submissions against high-level opponents

Experience advantage in crucial moments

Pattern of catching opponents in transitions

Ogden likely to control early with reach, but Moises should find opening as fight progresses

Confidence: 65%

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